Shelly Bedsaul

Topeka, Kansas USA

Just A Little Magic

The pigeons like to roost on the roof above my studio. Several times, fledglings have fallen out of the nest a little too early and of course, I have to rescue them. This one is named Nicky or NOTO Nicky. NOTO is the arts district I'm part of. Odd things were seen when he was with me, magical things. He was a bit magical in his own right, being all black. He's grown and on his own, now, and watches me still from the roof.

This photo was taken with a Sony 12mg point and shoot digital camera. Using Paint Shop Pro X2, I sepia toned it and used several texture filters and a wee glow, for a more painterly effect.